'American Idol' "Dream Team" - Lopez, Urban, Connick Jr. & Seacrest - Set To Return For 14th Season

American Idol judges, Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr., will all be returning to the 14th season of American Idol, Fox announced on Monday (23rd June). Ryan Seacrest will also be returning as host and his contract was signed earlier this month.

The televised talent competition first aired in 2002 and has continued to draw huge audiences, creating stars such as Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson. The last season finale was held on 21st May and 23-year-old Caleb Johnson was crowned the victor.

Auditions for the upcoming 14th season of American Idol are about to commence. They will be held in New Orleans on 25th June, Long Island on 23rd July, Nashville on 30th July and San Francisco on 29th September. The season will premiere in January 2015.

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